Sketchbooking

[amberdreams]

Time flies! I didn't realise until I checked, but I haven't done an update since December, so I don't feel like I'm spamming you by posting now LOL.

Sketchbook update since January

Trying some colour theory stuff, just using watercolours and no drawing first. They weren't supposed to be accurate representations of the references, which is always a relief!

Playing with the same elements and trying out different compositions to change the feeling the picture gives you.

This next one is from last night. We were supposed to be trying to add dramatic effect to a composition, working from black & white photos and adding whatever colours we fancied. This is the second train I've ever drawn! Our tutor found some references he liked, so this term trains keep popping up.

This is a train from earlier this term when we were doing perspective freehand, no rulers or guidelines. I was pleased with how both of them turned out, since normally I'd run a mile before tackling drawing machinery of any kind!


Last weekend I went to London for a day's tutored drawing in the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was pretty fun. I might do a separate post on that, though we only ended up with 4 drawings from the day. The tutor was good, but I've already forgotten some of the handy tips she gave us! Doh.

Comments

[madebyme-x.livejournal.com]

I always enjoy seeing your sketches, and I really like your composition pieces.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I may have used that one elsewhere (I just realised I probably shouldn't have shared it publicly yet, oops)

[fufaraw]

I do love your work. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks for checking in!

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

Your lines and use of colors are really lovely! The image of the young man is poignant-- I want to know his story!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

You might get a chance on that last one (I shouldn't have shared this here because I put in a version using him in the Wincest RB...)

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

Well, he does look familiar, but I didn’t want to make assumptions! I’ll watch for the story, then. :-)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

These are great, and I'm totally with you on the trains - I'd run a mile before attempting to draw anything mechanical too. The perspective on these is spot on!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks! This sketchbooking thing is definitely pushing my boundaries! :D

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Wow... just wow... They are all gorgeous! *sits and stares* You're an amazing Artist, sweetie . 💜💜 💜💜 💜💜

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

And you are an amazing person!

[aerynsun5.livejournal.com]

I love that you share your work. I enjoy it so much. Lovin' the trains today.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Trains! I still can't believe I'm drawing trains - and liking it. LOL

[goss]

These are lovely!

[amberdreams]

Thank you! I've been going to this course for a couple of years now and I really love that I've actually got some full sketchbooks now, after years of starting and failing to fill them with anything. So I intend to keep going for now - the tutor is nice, and he does push me to try things I'd never do otherwise.

[goss]

So I intend to keep going for now

Aww, excellent! *cheers you on*

All of your freeform watercolour work is a pleasure to look at. And the use of perspective in your drawings give them a great visual impact. :D

[amberdreams]

Thank you! That will please our tutor - perspective was one of the themes for that term. :D